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Hernández, Marsee Homer in the Marlins’ 4-2 Win over the Nationals
Miami improved to 40-25 at home as Eury Pérez allowed one earned run and Calvin Faucher earned his second save.
On Saturday in Miami, the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 behind strong pitching and two solo home runs. Eury pitched five innings while Heriberto Hern and Jakob Marsee each homered for the hosts.
Otto Lopez drove in two runs with a first-inning single, giving the Miami Marlins an early advantage. Heriberto Hern extended the lead to 3-0 with a second-inning home run, setting the tone for the game.
Eury allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out four over five innings. Washington pitcher Jake Irvin surrendered all four runs on six hits in six innings, and Calvin Faucher secured his second save with a hitless ninth.
Jakob Marsee added his eighth home run in the fourth inning as the Miami Marlins improved to 40-25 at home, reaching 40 home wins for the first time since 2023.
The series concludes on Sunday as Nationals LHP Jackson Kent faces Marlins RHP Janson Junk in the finale. Junk carries a 6-8 record and 4.37 ERA into the matchup.